GCU ADM 634 Policy Studies Entire Course

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GCU ADM 634 Policy Studies Entire Course

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GCU ADM 634 Policy Studies Entire Course

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 1 Discussion 1

Review the graphs on page 533 of The New American Democracy. Do you believe that test scores would improve if the United States spent more on education? Why or why not? What other ways do you feel education policy could be improved?

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 1 Discussion 2

How do you feel social policy affects politics in the United States? Use examples to support your positions.

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 1 Public Policy Topic

Details:

Research current public policies. Pick one current public policy to examine throughout this course. The rest of this assignment will be divided into parts throughout various modules.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 2 Discussion 1

There has been much debate in recent years about the role of the Federal Reserve System. Explain in detail how the Federal Reserve functions an influences policy decisions.

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 2 Discussion 2

The New American Democracy discusses many different tax policies that have been made over the years. Choose one of these policies and explain why that policy is good or bad. Support your argument with examples from the textbooks or outside sources.

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 2 Economic Policy PowerPoint

Details:

Create a PowerPoint presentation (10-12 slides) that addresses the following:

Choose an economic period in the United States within the past 100 years (this could be any period of time that you choose), and catalogue what was happening in the economy during that period.

Explain what actions the government took in reaction to the state of the economy during this period. Did budget deficits and divisiveness in government increase or decrease during this period? Explain why. What fiscal policies came out of this period? Why were those fiscal policies enacted?

Use pictures, graphics, graphs, quotes, etc. to represent your findings.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 3 Discussion 1

How much government intrusion into daily life is acceptable? Is the reduction in personal freedom worth the benefits that the policy provides to society? What kinds of policies are acceptable and unacceptable in the United States? Is this the same in other nations?

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 3 Discussion 2

The federal government inserted itself directly and massively into the economy during the economic crisis of 2008 and 2009, largely by trying to bail out or rescue corporations at risk of failure, including many banks, other financial institutions, and the U.S auto industry. Discuss the economic, political, and moral reasons behind the government’s decision to do this.

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 4 Discussion 1

Provide a current policy example, use the theories of politics (such as elite, group, or rational choice) to help explain why the policy was selected. How do the assumptions associated with these theories help to explain the outcome?

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 4 Discussion 2

Under what circumstances might U.S. public policy be made in accordance with the wishes of the American people? What kinds of policy decisions reflect the public’s preferences? What kinds do not?

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 5 Discussion 1

Why do you think most citizens do not take more interest in politics and public policy?

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 5 Discussion 2

What might increase citizens’ level of interest and participation? What would motivate you to become more active?

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 5 Public Participation & McCutcheon

Details:

Review the case of McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission.

In a 750-1,000 word essay, address the following:

Review and summarize the history of the McCutcheon case.

Summarize majority and minority opinion of the case. Which argument appears more legitimate? Why?

Discuss whether the McCutcheon decision either enhances or detracts from the public’s ability to interact meaningfully in the analysis stage of public policy. Defend your rationale.

Utilize the GCU library and/or the Topic materials to locate at least three relevant, scholarly sources to support your essay.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 6 Discussion 1

Which of the many evaluative criteria are the most important? Economic costs or efficiency? Policy effectiveness? Equity? Why do you think so? Are some criteria more important for certain kinds of policy questions than for others?

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 6 Discussion 2

In relation to the public policy of No Child Left Behind, what do you think the impact of this policy is? Would you make any changes? What are you basing your opinion on? Please provide two references for your information.

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 6 Sugary Drinks Portion Cap Rule

Details:

Review the proposed ‘Soda Ban’ in New York City.

In a 750 to 1,000 word essay, address the following:

Discuss the social acceptability of proposed the ‘Soda Ban’.

To what extent should organizations such as the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) be able to determine the social acceptability of societal eating and drinking behavior? How does social acceptability play into the evaluation of public policy?

Is there an appropriate balance between perceived public health interests by public officials and individual autonomy and liberty? Why or why not? Defend your rational.

Utilize the GCU library and/or the Topic materials to locate at least three relevant scholarly sources to support your essay.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 7 Discussion 1

Discuss ways the Oregon Lottery and the Oregon Department of Education could have avoided the negative editorial written by the Oregon Center for Public Policy. Were there techniques used by these two departments that you disagree with?

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 7 Discussion 2

What are the positive aspects of public relations being used by government? What role can public relations play in national emergencies and furthering public policy?

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 7 Public Policy Paper

Details:

Using the public policy that you chose, create a paper (1,750-2,000 words) to discuss the following criteria applying the six stages of public policy making:

Describe the public policy and the agenda setting, including why this policy was created (policy strategy) and explain how and why your policy was adopted.

Explain how the policy was implemented and identify the target group the policy was intended for.

Describe different contexts that drive the public policy and if government has been involved in any way.

Analyze the public policy by examining the policymaking process and the effects of the public policy.

Evaluate the impact of the policy and suggest changes or make recommendations for improving the policy.

Correctly identify and discuss any public relations techniques that were used to promote this public policy.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 8 Discussion 1

Identify at least one role that each of the following departments/agencies have played in foreign or defense policy: the State Department, the Defense Department, the CIA, and the NSC. Explain if you feel that the role you identified is a proper role for that department/agency. Explain why you feel the way you do by clarifying what roles you feel each of the departments should be involved with.

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 8 Discussion 2

After reading the Articles of the Constitution that pertain to war powers, and the commentary over the debate; do you feel the executive branch should have as much power as it seems to have regarding war decisions? Do you feel the Supreme Court has taken an active enough roll in the war power debate? Justify your reasons.

 

GCU ADM 634 Week 8 The U.S. Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

Details:

Read pages 597-600 in The New American Democracy, “The U.S. Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict.”

In an essay (750-1,000 words), answer questions 1-3 on page 600. Explain your answers in the context of your views on the role of foreign and defense policy. Also, consider how the United Nations affects how the United States responds to conflict.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 

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